WildSafe (Bear Aware)

Since 2008 the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has been funding WildsafeBC on an annual basis in its ongoing efforts to provide programming throughout the RDCK. Currently, WildsafeBC provides the following programs within the RDCK:

This on-going financial support demonstrates the RDCK Board’s commitment to the program objectives which are to reduce human-wildlife conflict through education, innovation and cooperation.  WildSafeBC's focus is on reducing human-wildlife conflict through education, innovation and cooperation: 

‘WildSafeBC has been successful in many communities, educating and motivating people to adopt and establish new habits towards waste and attractant management. The program strives to prevent wildlife from lingering in urban areas by providing strategies and support for people to prevent, and cope with, wildlife conflicts. This approach is an effective long-term solution for reducing human-wildlife conflict.’

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